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The Snow Goose (Hardcover)

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Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews, September 1, 2007:
"A tale of exquisite sentimentality and storytelling gains new appeal in Barrett's magical hands . . . a lovely reworking for a whole new audience."

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  • Reading level: Young Adult
  • Hardcover: 48 pages
  • Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers (September 11, 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0375849785
  • ISBN-13: 978-0375849787
  • Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 7.6 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #50,864 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars This story will inspire and move you, October 8, 2007
By Margaret Love "Bird Lover" (Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada) - See all my reviews
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I had borrowed this book from the library when I was reading William Fiennes' book, The Snow Geese. He mentioned that the story had inspired him to embark on his epic journey to follow the snow geese from their wintering grounds in Texas to their breeding grounds in the Foxe Peninsula. I was so moved by this story that I had to have a copy for myself. Get this book - I know you'll be glad you did! And when you read it, you'll see why it is still being published, 66 years after it was first published in 1941. That it has stood the test of time is a testament to the masterpiece that it is.

This book is really not written for children. I don't know why they keep saying that it's for kids. I suppose it's because of the lovely illustrations in it. However, the reading level is for young adults and adults. There's another book titled THE SNOW GOOSE AND OTHER STORIES. That book is written for young children and it's the same story, just rewritten for junior readers.
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4.0 out of 5 stars A great book, perhaps 5-star if you identify with the British or Europeans, May 9, 2009
By Larry West "Geek" (San Diego, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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I bought it sight unseen based on the Camel album that was inspired by this book (and which I recommend, in the original version without any extras).

I found it perhaps a little grim as a children's book, but appropriate for that very reason for more mature children. Perhaps not for those who already tend towards melancholy.

The only reason I give it 4 rather than 5 stars is simply that I found it hard to really place myself in England during WWII, and I think the book is lacking a bit of context. Presumably British and Northern Europeans will still get the context in their upbringing for a few generations yet to come, but 60+ years later, in the southwestern U.S., it seems so distant as to be a fable.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Paul Gallico's SNOW GOOSE a touching classic, August 8, 2008
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This has long been a great favorite and it continues to touch my heart. I've now been able to start sharing my classic favorites with my teenage granddaughter, a gift for both of us.
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5.0 out of 5 stars DESERVES CLASSIC STATUS
First heard about this book from the Camel album of the same name - back in the late 70's - beautiful music dedicated to the book. Read more
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